One of the puppies...
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gemsybobsy... has chosen me. It's annoying, 'cause I always said if I was to get another dog I'd get a girl schnauzer called Luna, but. Oh.
I love him so. There's a definite connection, if you know what I mean. Awww. Could I?
Arguments FOR new puppy:
He's brilliant; he was the last one to be born and Dan had to rescusitate him, so Dan's kind of attached to him. It'll be nice for him to be able to still see him. And the pup'll be a lifetime companion for Floyd, puppies are fun (he'd learn really quickly from Floyd I think), more exercise for all of us, more hobbies (I could take them both to agility/flyball) and to be honest it's not like I'll be any more 'tied down' than I already am! And let's face it, circumstances couldn't be better - I practically live like a dog myself.
Arguments AGAINST new puppy:
New puppies are a pain. Housetraining, and all that. I could possibly be allergic to his collie fluff, but the house is always full of fluffy dogs anyway and I don't sneeze that much. Then there's the costs - another mouth to feed, not to mention injections, insurance etc. I can barely afford my living costs as it is. But business is picking up, and... and... and... surely if I can afford to buy CDs and sushi every day I'll be okay?
Oh it's a big decision. But at the same time it seems like such a simple one. Another point - we have Tiger the staffie practically living with us. He got booked in for a week and he's been here nearly a month now, and there's no sign of his owner returning (he's Indian, and he's gone back there for a wedding, but he didn't say he'd be a month). So I'm worried that Tiger's been abandoned. The bloke's not answering his phone or anything. It's very odd. So we may end up adopting a staffie as well!
I love him so. There's a definite connection, if you know what I mean. Awww. Could I?
Arguments FOR new puppy:
He's brilliant; he was the last one to be born and Dan had to rescusitate him, so Dan's kind of attached to him. It'll be nice for him to be able to still see him. And the pup'll be a lifetime companion for Floyd, puppies are fun (he'd learn really quickly from Floyd I think), more exercise for all of us, more hobbies (I could take them both to agility/flyball) and to be honest it's not like I'll be any more 'tied down' than I already am! And let's face it, circumstances couldn't be better - I practically live like a dog myself.
Arguments AGAINST new puppy:
New puppies are a pain. Housetraining, and all that. I could possibly be allergic to his collie fluff, but the house is always full of fluffy dogs anyway and I don't sneeze that much. Then there's the costs - another mouth to feed, not to mention injections, insurance etc. I can barely afford my living costs as it is. But business is picking up, and... and... and... surely if I can afford to buy CDs and sushi every day I'll be okay?
Oh it's a big decision. But at the same time it seems like such a simple one. Another point - we have Tiger the staffie practically living with us. He got booked in for a week and he's been here nearly a month now, and there's no sign of his owner returning (he's Indian, and he's gone back there for a wedding, but he didn't say he'd be a month). So I'm worried that Tiger's been abandoned. The bloke's not answering his phone or anything. It's very odd. So we may end up adopting a staffie as well!
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Date: 2008-05-14 08:13 pm (UTC)But how many chances do you get where you were so close to the puppy from birth?
(PS I knew you would :p)
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Date: 2008-05-14 08:23 pm (UTC)